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'I'm Tired of Getting Used!'

The strongest boundaries are built out of compassion for yourself and others.

Heather Havrilesky
Jan 31, 2022
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Black Lava Bridge (1939) by Georgia O’Keeffe

Hi Polly,

First things first, I’m a codependent person. My therapist suggested this a few months ago and since then, my trajectory in friendships and relationships has snapped into focus and made my patterns crystal clear. Not only do I love a fixer-upper, I also love performing the role of side-kick and therap…

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